Genius Ninth Princess

Chapter 18

Both the lotus petals and Yin Mei was coming towards Yin Yun at the same time. Just when The petals and Yin Mei's sword was about to touch Yin Yun.

Yin Yun did a backflip. She jumped up into the air and flipped backwards so that she's behind the petals and in front of Yin Mei.

Because of this sudden jump of Yin Yun, Yin Mei couldn't protect herself from the petal's sharp edges. Although they were under Yin Mei's control, she did not have enough time to control the petal's direction.

Yin Mei's clothing were ripped by the petals and there were also some deep cuts on her skin. Her breathing was disordered and her chest was rising up and down.

The crowds erupted into cheers. Everyone was amazed and wowed by Yin Yun now. Some were still sulking over betting on Yin Mei instead of Yin Yun. They have lost a great deal of silver teals and copper coins.

Yin Mei was glaring at Yin Yun even more viciously than ever. Luckily for Yin Mei, the petals had not wounded her face otherwise it would have been a disaster for her. Yin Mei's right arm was healing and was almost about to become normal again but when it was wounded by the petals, her arm became red and began to pain her.

Yin Mei knew she could not win with her injuries.
"I admit defeat!" Yin Mei answered in a voice loud and clear that everyone can hear. The crowds started murmuring. Yin Mei felt so humiliated. She quickly got off the stage and ignored everyone's stares and went straight for her palace, the other two princesses followed her.

Yin Yun also got off the stage and shook her head at the 2nd examiner to indicate that she will not continue. Yin Yun sat down on a stool that was in front of both stages. She was saddened because she didn't get to form any Spirit Marks. Yin Yun blamed herself for resorting to tactics and all instead of using her physical strength which would have given her a higher chance of forming Spirit Marks. Yin Yun quietly mediated.

The crowds went back to their own business; some continued to fight, some went back to their places, and some just watched others fight.

The 3rd prince, Yin Wen, looked at Yin Yun. Although Yin Wen was a prince, that does not mean he was born from the same father like the other princes and princess. He was the son of the former Prime Minister but the Prime Minister's family was suddenly attacked one night when Yin Wen was still a 10 year old boy. Yin Xing Tan, feeling sympathy for Yin Wen, took him in. When Yin Xing Tan found out about his cultivation and at such a young age, he adopted him as his son and changed his name, Qin Gu, to Yin Wen. Yin Wen was already at the 9th level of the Foundation realm at that time which made him to be very favored and respected by others. Now Yin Wen is at the early stage of the Combat King stage. And he's also at the peak, almost breaking through to the middle stage of the Combat King realm.

Yin Wen was looking at Yin Yun with a meaningful look in his eyes. Should I side with this girl or not? Although Yin Wen is a genius, he is still an illegitimate son of the Emperor, he is unable to take the thrown unless the 1st, 2nd, and 4th princes dies. Eh! I'll just continue to watch her until I seen potential in her! Yin Wen made up his mind now.

On the other stage, an referee announced a match.
"Ye Ling vs. Fan Fen!"
Ye Ling was looking towards a young boy who was dressed in a azure clothing.

Yin Yun opened her eyes and looked at the two fighters and smiled. She then closed her eyes again. Yin Yun is confident that Ye Ling will win. After several grunts and roars, the winner was decided. The winner was Ye Ling!

Yin Yun was tired from sitting so she got up. She beckoned a young maid who is serving drinks and refreshments over and informed her to inform Fu Ling and company that once they completed 20 wins to come back to Jengyi Cloud palace.

After having done what she needed to do, Yin Yun headed towards her palace, the Jengyi Cloud palace.

The guards at the gate saluted and greeted Yin Yun when they saw her. Yin Yun passed by them and entered her chamber. She looked the doors and sat down on her bed to cultivate again. She took out 'Empress's Regime' from a chest and turned the page. The book(this time I have been saying scroll so please translate scroll to book) only had 2 pages when Yin Yun opened it but now there are three pages?

Yin Yun turned to the last page and was surprised at what she saw. There was a list of skills named on there. Yin Yun saw at a corner at the bottom that says: Let one drop of your blood touch the paper.